Seeing in Slo-Mo

How to get motion blurs that will add a new dimension to your photography

Mike Stensvold | September 1, 2007 | 0

Long exposures can blur moving subjects and portions of scenes into fascinating forms, revealing flows of motion and form that can’t be seen in an image made with a short exposure. All you need is a slow shutter speed, a sturdy camera support and your imagination.

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